mirador

mir·a·dor

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mir-uh-dawr, -dohr]
- /ˌmɪr əˈdɔr, -ˈdoʊr/
- /mˈɜːrədˌɔː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mir-uh-dawr, -dohr]
- /ˌmɪr əˈdɔr, -ˈdoʊr/

Definitions of mirador word

noun mirador (in Spanish-speaking countries) any architectural feature, as a loggia or balcony, affording a view of the surroundings. 1
noun mirador A turret or tower attached to a building and providing an extensive view. 1
noun mirador a window, balcony, or turret 0
noun mirador a balcony, turret, etc. that affords a fine view 0

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Origin of mirador

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

1660-70; < Spanish < Catalan, equivalent to mira(r) to look at (< Latin mīrārī to wonder at) + -dor agent suffix (< Latin -tor -tor)

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Parts of speech for Mirador

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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mirador popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for mirador

noun mirador

landmark — a prominent or conspicuous object on land that serves as a guide, especially to ships at sea or to travelers on a road; a distinguishing landscape feature marking a site or location: The post office served as a landmark for locating the street to turn down.
observatory — a place or building equipped and used for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena, especially a place equipped with a powerful telescope for observing the planets and stars.
beacon — A beacon is a light or a fire, usually on a hill or tower, which acts as a signal or a warning.
lighthouse — a tower or other structure displaying or flashing a very bright light for the guidance of ships in avoiding dangerous areas, in following certain routes, etc.
barbican — a walled outwork or tower to protect a gate or drawbridge of a fortification

All 6 Synonyms of mirador